The Art of Luxury Issue 42 2020 | Page 70

SPA & WELLNESS THE TOP HEALTH TRENDS FOR 2020 AND BEYOND Dr Sihame Benmira, physician at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in partnership with Oxford University Clinic, reveals the key health trends on the agenda for 2020 As we enter a new decade, it’s the opportune time to look at what is set to dominate the healthcare space over the coming months and years, so you can stay ahead of the curve when it comes to your health and wellbeing in 2020 and beyond. Prevention is set to be the focus of healthcare in 2020, as we see an evolution in attitudes towards health, propelled by a host of exciting innovations. At its core, prevention is a proactive approach to health, which entails acting before illness arises as opposed to intervening only once it has arisen. Cardiovascular disease is a great example of how preventative health can save lives - 50-80% of cases are classed as preventable through lifestyle changes. 1 70 The Art of Luxury Issue 42 2019